How far is Iota, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Iota, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iota and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iota and Shreveport.
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Start on Duson Avenue
66 m · 6 sec · Duson Avenue
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Continue on Frey Street
857 ft · 30 sec · Frey Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kennedy Avenue
720 ft · 19 sec · West Kennedy Avenue
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Turn right onto Eunice Iota Highway
13.3 mi · 23 min · Eunice Iota Highway
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1548 ft · 37 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto South Bobcat Drive
2713 ft · 57 sec · South Bobcat Drive
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Turn right onto West Laurel Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto North C C Duson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
144.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Iota and Shreveport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 North
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iota to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Iota and 101 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iota and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 168.66 mi (271.43 km).
#1 Iota
Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,428 |
| Coordinates | 30.3313100, -92.4956900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.93 | $53.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.50 | $77.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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